In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 258, the intense Shinjuku Showdown reached what appeared to be its climax as Sukuna unleashed his full power against Yuji and the remaining sorcerers on the battlefield. After a fierce exchange in the previous chapter, where Sukuna failed to defeat Yuji, he decided to go all out in chapter 258.
Sukuna launched his devastating Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine, aiming to bring an end to the prolonged battle. Amidst the chaos, Maki Zen’in found herself in a perilous situation, severely weakened and unable to defend against Sukuna’s onslaught.
Miwa Proves Herself Useful
However, a surprising turn of events occurred when Kasumi Miwa, often considered “useless” by fans and herself, stepped into the fray. Despite her inability to physically fight due to a binding vow made during the Shibuya arc, Miwa used a Simple Domain to shield Maki from Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine.
The Simple Domain is an anti-barrier technique that creates a protective barrier around the caster, mitigating the effects of a Domain Expansion. While effective to some degree, it doesn’t guarantee complete safety against a powerful Domain Expansion like Sukuna’s.
Miwa’s courageous intervention not only surprised readers but also challenged the perception of her as “useless.” By risking her safety to protect Maki, Miwa defied fans’ doubts about her capabilities, showing bravery and selflessness in a critical moment of the battle.
JJK 258 本誌
other various things I enjoyed this chapter aside from Yuuji being cool
– Choso being Choso
– Miwa protecting Maki! what a nice turnaround
– Kirara chilling and leaning on Hakari while Yuuji is ふむing cutely lmao pic.twitter.com/917XhR3czM— Jさん💥( ֊’ ‘֊) ✄—✄—✄—✄ (@soukatsu_) April 28, 2024
The outcome of Miwa and Maki’s encounter with Sukuna’s Domain remains uncertain, as Simple Domain has its limitations against such formidable attacks. Nonetheless, Miwa’s act of valor highlights her determination and willingness to contribute to the fight despite her current limitations.
Her actions in chapter 258 serve as a testament to her character growth and refute the notion of her being ineffective in the ongoing conflict.
